Dane and Lynda Kayak

Time: 2.93 hours Distance: 2.93 miles   We put into Yale Lake from Yale Lake Park on a late, cool and slightly overcast morning. We paddled across the lake to Siouxon Creek then up the creek until we were blocked before turning back. Within the first hour the sun came out and there was an intermittent gentle breeze. The perfect weather and almost no boats on the lake made for a very pleasant paddle. Dane and Lynda preparing to put in. Grumpy Lynda didn't want another "preparing to put in" picture. Lynda paddling across the lake. A view of Siouxon Creek near the entrance to Yale Lake. The end of the road for our paddling on Siouxon Creek. Lynda turning around at the end of the creek. Dane out of the kayak and looking up the creek during a short break. Dane paddling under the bridge at the end of Siouxon Creek entering Yale Lake. View of Mt. St. Helens from Yale Lake.

Time: 2.8 hours Distance: 9.62 miles We put into the Lewis and Clark River from Netul Landing outside of Astoria,OR and paddled up-river for about 1.5 hours before turning back. This was our third trip on this river and this time we brought our dog Pico. The day was quite warm with temperatures in the 80's and light winds. A beautiful paddle. Lynda and Pico preparing to put in. Pico watching Dane put in.  Lynda and Pico early in the trip.  Lynda and Pico going under the first bridge.  The Lewis and Clark River.   Lynda and Pico rounding the last corner.

Time: 2.82 hours Distance: 7.81 miles We put in a Memaloos Point in Tillamook, OR, paddled across the Tillamook River and into the Wilson River. We then paddled around the channels and sloughs for a couple hours before returning to Memaloose. Temperatures were in the low 70's but winds were fairly high. Most of the day we were fairly protected from the worst of the winds but the final crossing back to the get out was a bit hairy with high winds and swells of ~2'. Lynda preparing to put in. View from the launch point before leaving. On the Wilson river. Lynda paddling the Wilson early on. After beers and a snack at Pelican Brewing in Tillamook.